Education, Culture and Employment

Curriculum Development for mandatory Indigenous History and Culture:

Directive on Aboriginal Language and Cultural Base Education: The 2004 ALCBE Ministerial Directive identified that all NWT educators infuse ALCBE into their daily teaching following either foundation curricula: Dene Kede or Inuuqatigiit. NWT schools incorporate Aboriginal language and culture-based activities to explore the languages, histories, activities, skills, knowledge, traditions and values of Aboriginal peoples

Northern Studies 10: 25 of 125 hours on Residential School/Colonization

Northern Studies 20 draft curriculum being written: Place-based education in Grade 11 Social Studies.

Teacher Education Programs: Since 2011, there has been mandatory teacher training on Residential Schools (done at school board level)

• New To The North Conference: 3 day optional conference in Yellowknife for approx. 65 new hires to NWT; “a unique opportunity to provide mandated training for all hires regarding History and Legacy of Residential Schooling”

Education Leadership Program: principal training course “]Participants will gain this knowledge and understanding through collaborative work, supportive discussions and training seminars. Indigenous culture is embedded in this  program through on-the-land experience under the guidance of Elders. Learning about culture and language is supported throughout the delivery of the NWT Education Leadership Program.”